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LS02 JYC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,387 mi
Last recorded142,387 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,387 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount - in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 142,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount - in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both - from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,740 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flex connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flex connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both - from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside hand brake readings very low

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 122,361 miles

Steering coupling U/J corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2017 117,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,015 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2016 113,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,603 miles

Both rear discs badly corroded on inner face

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 102,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 94,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 85,698 miles

both front brake discs condition poor inner edge

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 May 2012 85,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brake discs condition poor inner edge

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 May 2011 77,883 miles

front discs inner edges condition poor

Fail 26 May 2011 77,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs inner edges condition poor

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 53,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,600 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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LS02 JYC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS02 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS02 JYC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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